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-0.71 (-1.98%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
35.35 USD
+0.18 (+0.51%)
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PZZA. PZZA was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PZZA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PZZA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PZZA was profitable.
- In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years PZZA has been profitable.
- PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.23%, PZZA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- PZZA's Return On Invested Capital of 15.12% is amongst the best of the industry. PZZA outperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PZZA is significantly above the industry average of 10.38%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.23% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 15.12% |
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
1.3 Margins
- PZZA has a Profit Margin (1.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- PZZA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PZZA has a Operating Margin (5.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
- PZZA's Gross Margin of 26.62% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA is outperformed by 78.03% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.79% | ||
| GM | 26.62% |
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PZZA is creating value.
- PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PZZA has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.60 indicates that PZZA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.60, PZZA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- PZZA has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.68. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PZZA would need 9.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.68, PZZA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.6 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC7.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.87, PZZA is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.76, PZZA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PZZA have decreased strongly by -34.35% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.87% on average per year.
- PZZA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.64%.
- PZZA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.35%
EPS 3Y-11.8%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-25.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.15%
Revenue growth 5Y4.93%
Sales Q2Q%0.27%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-37.57%
EPS Next 2Y-9.94%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
EPS Next 5Y17.87%
Revenue Next Year1.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.45, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PZZA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- PZZA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.53, PZZA is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. PZZA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PZZA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of PZZA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y-9.94%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.13%, PZZA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of PZZA has falen by -30.78%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.25, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 93.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.13% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PZZA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.81%!
- PZZA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- PZZA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 163.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PZZA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP163.2%
EPS Next 2Y-9.94%
EPS Next 3Y-0.79%
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PZZA.
What is the valuation status for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PZZA stock?
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PZZA stock?
The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PZZA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is expected to decline by -37.57% in the next year.